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      06-15-2019, 05:03 PM   #199
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Bimmertech pretty much made our units useless, wish they made the option for us to upgrade.
They do, contact them and they will give you 20% off of the new MMI plus.
Good Luck
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      06-16-2019, 09:30 PM   #200
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Interesting thread. I'm also looking the options. Currently joyeauto is in top of my list since they have wireless car play. However since I have SOS function, factory MIC cannot be used.

I have a quick question for the folks who have installed CarPlay box.. I have original 360 view camera and when it gets closer to object driving at low speed, screen switches to 360/PDC view and is really handy when going in narrow street with traffic. Will the CarPlay box automatically switch to 360/PDC view or it only switch when the car is shift to reverse? I have seen videos that it switches between rear camera and carplay screen when put to reverse but could find any info on automatically switching to 360/PDC view. Anyone out there installed this and can explain this to me?
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      06-22-2019, 11:31 PM   #201
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Update

How do we get the SW update file. I m running version 0.5 of the Carplay MMI kit.
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      06-22-2019, 11:37 PM   #202
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How do we get the SW update file. I m running version 0.5 of the Carplay MMI kit.
Raise a ticket with bimmertech and they’ll email you a link for the latest one.
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      06-23-2019, 12:28 PM   #203
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Raise a ticket with bimmertech and they’ll email you a link for the latest one.
Thank you ... have just done so
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      06-23-2019, 08:58 PM   #204
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We have a 2017 BMW 430I that we just purchased the BimmerTech Apple a Car Play for along with the WiFi antenna. It was very easy and works perfectly. The YouTube video made the antenna install extremely easy. Highly recommended

https://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw...lay-activation
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      11-06-2019, 12:02 PM   #205
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Can someone using this for Android Auto show me AA running on this unit?
I am wondering if it is taking advantage of the wide screen, or if it just stretching the 16:9 aspect ratio across the wide iDrive screen.
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      02-25-2020, 07:15 PM   #206
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Does the latest unit, MMI prime, need to be plugged in the Aux port? I didn’t see it in one of the install videos. Thanks
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      02-25-2020, 11:16 PM   #207
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Does the latest unit, MMI prime, need to be plugged in the Aux port? I didn’t see it in one of the install videos. Thanks
None of these mmi units (bimmertech or it's siblings carlinkit, andream) need your phone to be plugged into the aux input. They piggyback off of the aux input directly in the head unit through their wiring harness.

You just need to set the input to aux in idrive and forget about it

Also do yourself a favor and save $350+ by buying the andream or carlinkit unit, it's the exact same device with 99.99% same software despite the claims from bimmertech that it isn't
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      02-26-2020, 06:06 PM   #208
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None of these mmi units (bimmertech or it's siblings carlinkit, andream) need your phone to be plugged into the aux input. They piggyback off of the aux input directly in the head unit through their wiring harness.

You just need to set the input to aux in idrive and forget about it

Also do yourself a favor and save $350+ by buying the andream or carlinkit unit, it's the exact same device with 99.99% same software despite the claims from bimmertech that it isn't
Thanks for the reply and the suggestion. I will definitely take a look.
Followup question, can I still use the AUX port in the car?

Thanks again
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      02-26-2020, 06:41 PM   #209
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Thanks for the reply and the suggestion. I will definitely take a look.
Followup question, can I still use the AUX port in the car?

Thanks again
Good question, I haven't tried. I would imagine if the mmi is not active it would work. If I can dig up an aux cord around the house I'll try it
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      02-27-2020, 08:14 AM   #210
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if it just stretching the 16:9 aspect ratio across the wide iDrive screen.
Yes.
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      03-25-2020, 11:36 AM   #211
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carplay mmi

good afternoon fellows does anyone have the file to update carplay mmi? I currently have version 0.5 thanks
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      03-25-2020, 11:37 AM   #212
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i have talked to bimmertech but it tells me they don't have it
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      10-29-2020, 08:40 AM   #213
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Can anyone confirm how fast the USB port charges? What is the power output? Is it any better than the in-armrest factory USB port?
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      11-12-2020, 05:01 PM   #214
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Buying from the manufacturer in China

Hello all,

I took a risk and ordered what I believe to be the exact Bimmertech MMI CarPlay device from a manufacturer selling on China's Aliexpress. I ordered on Nov 4 and received on Nov 12. Upon opening the box, it's the exact same hardware as Bimmertech, less the trim tools. I followed the bimmertech installation instructions and the outcome appears to be exactly the same. Here's a link to what I purchased.

https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/0.html?orderId=8120359009472954&productId=40006706 69589&edm_click_module=order_detail&tracelog=rowan &rowan_id1=buyerPayOnlineSuccessToBuyerV2_1_en_US_ 2020-11-04&rowan_msg_id=2954812035900946$09e55368ef7e4f619 1468b45f7383d21&ck=in_edm_other

They emailed/texted me asking for my car details so they could figure out what flavour of iDrive I have. I received an NBT unit. I paid $239 + $27 for shipping. I'm about to order a second device for my winter car, X3. For those that want to pay much less, I endorse the above link.

Sonny
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      11-18-2020, 12:40 PM   #215
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Hello all,

I took a risk and ordered what I believe to be the exact Bimmertech MMI CarPlay device from a manufacturer selling on China's Aliexpress. I ordered on Nov 4 and received on Nov 12. Upon opening the box, it's the exact same hardware as Bimmertech, less the trim tools. I followed the bimmertech installation instructions and the outcome appears to be exactly the same. Here's a link to what I purchased.

https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/0.html?orderId=8120359009472954&productId=40006706 69589&edm_click_module=order_detail&tracelog=rowan &rowan_id1=buyerPayOnlineSuccessToBuyerV2_1_en_US_ 2020-11-04&rowan_msg_id=2954812035900946$09e55368ef7e4f619 1468b45f7383d21&ck=in_edm_other

They emailed/texted me asking for my car details so they could figure out what flavour of iDrive I have. I received an NBT unit. I paid $239 + $27 for shipping. I'm about to order a second device for my winter car, X3. For those that want to pay much less, I endorse the above link.

Sonny
That link doesn't seem to work.
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      11-21-2020, 07:43 AM   #216
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That link doesn't seem to work.
Big surprise, it is Aliexpress.

I posted my carlinkit nightmare in the main thread done with the knockoffs. The $250 more with the Black Friday discount Is worth the support and updates from Bimmertech directly instead of some random Internet forum posters and custom firmware that might not be around in a month leaving people stuck with their faulty products and no updates. To each his own.
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      11-27-2020, 09:48 AM   #217
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It is supposed to be the same unit as the Bimmertech, but Bimmertech doesn't support wireless AA???
I think they do. Straight from the horse's mouth:
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To enjoy Android Auto wirelessly your phone has to support the wireless Android Auto. If it doesn't, you'll still be able to use the Android Auto via USB — just make sure you have the Android Auto app installed.

Has anyone had an issue where the iDrive side works fine but the MMI side shows a black/blank screen? This is on a new MMI Prime for Evo interface, which I just fitted.
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      11-27-2020, 10:58 AM   #218
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Nice work! really helpful thread.
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      11-27-2020, 03:13 PM   #219
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Are the dip switches set right for the wider screen? 1,2,3 all on rest is off. I just got my mmi today after a carlinkit unit bricked itself after an update right after install. Back to Amazon it went. Installing it tomorrow morning. Let you know how mine goes. Already did it prior a few days ago. Curious what software is on the unit also drdino your unit came with.

Otherwise contact bimmer tech support why you pay $250 more for this unit compared to the Andream etc.

I’ll post my install results tomorrow.
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      11-27-2020, 03:30 PM   #220
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Yeap, dip switches are set correctly. I've already sent them a message, they wanted pictures of the switches and the connectors. I'll let you guys know how I get on. Frustrating to say the least though!
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